From right-wing criticism to silly revelations that the division is sort of diagonal leaving Los Angeles (which is actually in southern California) off the list - and even random thoughts of Tupac - here's what nine of them had to say...

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Geography fail

"The secession plan for South California would put LA in 'north' California. Geography is clearly not Jeff Stone's best subject." -xhurwitz

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Ironic

"How ironic if South California was declared a separate state then broke off in an earthquake and drifted out to sea. #JustStopRightThere" -LouBrutus

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South California tourism woes

"'Hey kids! This year, let's take a vacation to the 51st state, South California!' -Worst dad ever 40 years from now" -Racheldoesstuff

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You mean West Arizona

"South California? CA is too liberal for SoCal conservatives? Be real and name the new state West Arizona. Notice which CA gets the border?" -TonyBadilla

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What about Baja?

"Calif. Republicans want South California to be the 51st state. But there already is one. It's called Baja..." -RogerBlack

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On commuting

"man, south california sounds like a stupid idea but i like the idea of being able to say i ~cross state lines to go home on weekends lol" -rosysayshi